Assistant Packaging Manager

Wormtown Brewery

Wormtown Brewery is a regional brewery located in Worcester, MA. Wormtown Brewery opened up in the Spring of 2010 in a small 1000 barrel facility producing draft only beer. After winning awards at the GABF, World Beer Cup, GIBF, DIBC, USBTC, and becoming the 2014 US Open Grand National Champion a new facility opened in January of 2015. The new facility has a current capacity of 42,000 bbls that is expandable to 75,000 bbls. The addition of a new rotary canning line with electronically controlled valves in 2018 adds a new dimension to the rapidly expanding brewery.

About the Position

The Assistant Packaging Manager will report directly to the Packaging Manager and will be the primary leader on the Packaging Hall floor while maintaining the harmony of the Packaging Team. The candidate is responsible for the equipment and the staff operating bottling (GAI), canning (Cask and CFT) and keg plant (Comac) lines. The Assistant will oversee timely completion of packaging runs over multiple shifts while focusing on safety, quality and efficiency. The motivated candidate will demonstrate leadership, communicate effectively, lead by example, be organized, practice sanitary packaging procedures, carry out preventative maintenance, follow quality control protocols, have strong mechanical aptitude and be an exceptional problem solver.

The Ideal Leader

The ideal leader will have relevant brewery experience and a passion for the brewing industry. He or she will have a familiarity with packaging operations, along with the brewing process, cellaring operations, CIP operations and related activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving problems and maintaining a cohesive team. This person will be available to assist with anything needed for Packaging Operations.